Your Time With James Sweetman

As we have developed the habit of washing our hands more thoroughly and frequently, I’m also giving attention to sanitising my mind. This week, I share how I’m putting a concerted effort into what I’m focusing on, whilst also dealing with the fears that the Covid 19 crisis has stirred within me.

This week, I speak with productivity and performance expert Ciara Conlon who shares tips and insights on how to be effective when working from home. We also chat about how we are managing ourselves and our mindsets in these unprecedented times.

At times, there is some background noise, the reality of working from home!

To mark my 50^th episode, I’m honoured to be joined by Dr. Sinead Kane, double Guinness World Record Holder, visually impaired athlete and inspirational speaker. We chat about everything from Covid 19, to motivation and effective teamwork.

There’s no doubt we are living in unprecedented times. It is more important than ever that we focus on what’s within our control which includes our response to the uncontrollable. In this week’s special episode I share the tips I’m actively applying to manage my fears and my mindset.

Seeing the world through a growth mindset empowers us, fuels our evolvement and it feels good. When we are closed to learning and living in fear, our world is small and scary. In these challenging times how can we stay anchored in a growth mindset?

Soft skills are a combination of people, social and communication skills combined with personality traits, social and emotional intelligence. It’s a vast area, but what are the modern trends in soft skills? Based on a recent study, I’ll take you through the Top 10 Soft Skills for 2020.

As busy people, we have many demands on our time, energy and attention. Ultimately, it’s about trade-offs, what am I saying yes to and what am I saying no to. But when should we say yes, and when should we say no? 

The quality of our lives is a reflection of the quality of our relationships. In this week’s episode, I share how to navigate the 4 golden rules of relationships, as well as some questions to give you a new perspective on an existing relationship.

How will you know if he or she is ‘the one?’ With Valentine’s Day upon us, I ponder the term ‘soulmate,’ and I share what I see as the 5 cornerstones of great personal relationships

In this second episode on the topic of 20 tips for a better me in 2020, I share another 10 positive habits that I’m seeking to establish in 2020. Covering well-being, physical and even soul health they represent conscious practices that will support and challenge me to be the best of myself.